Volume/Issue: 2020/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
17
April
2020
ISBN: 9781513541099
This paper highlights Pakistan's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). With the near-term outlook deteriorating sharply, the authorities have swiftly put in place measures to contain the...
Volume/Issue: 2020/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
17
April
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513541099.002
ISBN: 9781513541099
This paper highlights Pakistan's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). With the near-term outlook deteriorating sharply, the authorities have swiftly put in place measures to contain the...
Volume/Issue: 2020/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
17
April
2020
ISBN: 9781513541099
This paper highlights Pakistan's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). With the near-term outlook deteriorating sharply, the authorities have swiftly put in place measures to contain the...
Volume/Issue: 2020/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
17
April
2020
ISBN: 9781513541099
This paper highlights Pakistan's Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI). With the near-term outlook deteriorating sharply, the authorities have swiftly put in place measures to contain the...
Volume/Issue: 2019/380
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
December
2019
ISBN: 9781513523880
This paper discusses Pakistan's First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Pakistan's program is on track and has started to b...
Volume/Issue: 2019/380
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
December
2019
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513523880.002
ISBN: 9781513523880
This paper discusses Pakistan's First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Pakistan's program is on track and has started to b...
Volume/Issue: 2019/380
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
December
2019
ISBN: 9781513523880
This paper discusses Pakistan's First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Pakistan's program is on track and has started to b...
Volume/Issue: 2019/380
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
December
2019
ISBN: 9781513523880
This paper discusses Pakistan's First Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Pakistan's program is on track and has started to b...
Volume/Issue: 2019/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
July
2019
ISBN: 9781498324496
Pakistan's economy is at a critical juncture. Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defense of an overvalued exchange rate, fueled consumption and short-term grow...
Volume/Issue: 2019/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
July
2019
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498324496.002
ISBN: 9781498324496
Pakistan's economy is at a critical juncture. Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defense of an overvalued exchange rate, fueled consumption and short-term grow...
Volume/Issue: 2019/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
July
2019
ISBN: 9781498324496
Pakistan's economy is at a critical juncture. Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defense of an overvalued exchange rate, fueled consumption and short-term grow...
Volume/Issue: 2019/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
July
2019
ISBN: 9781498324496
Pakistan's economy is at a critical juncture. Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defense of an overvalued exchange rate, fueled consumption and short-term grow...
Volume/Issue: 2019/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
July
2019
ISBN: 9781498324496
Pakistan's economy is at a critical juncture. Misaligned economic policies, including large fiscal deficits, loose monetary policy, and defense of an overvalued exchange rate, fueled consumption and short-term grow...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484339886
In this Regional Economic Outlook: Asia and Pacific, the following groupings are employed:
“ASEAN” refers to Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, S...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484339886
The economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific remains strong, and the region continues to be the most dynamic of the global economy. Near-term prospects have improved since the Regional Economic Outlook Upda...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484339886
The world economy continues to perform well, with strong growth and trade, rising but still muted inflation, and accommodative financial conditions, notwithstanding some increased financial mark...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484339886
Introduction and Main Findings
Global growth in 2017 was the highest since 2011 and is expected to strengthen further in 2018–19, supported by broad-based momentum across countries a...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484339886.086
ISBN: 9781484339886
Asia is expected to grow by about 51/2 percent this year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global growth, and the region remains the world's most dynamic by a considerable margin. But despite the strong outlook,...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484339886
Asia is expected to grow by about 51/2 percent this year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global growth, and the region remains the world's most dynamic by a considerable margin. But despite the strong outlook,...
Volume/Issue: 2018/6
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Edward Gemayel
,
Lorraine Ocampos
,
Matteo Ghilardi
, and
James Aylward
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484337165.087
ISBN: 9781484337165
Since 2014, large and persistent external shocks have hit the CCA region, particularly a slump in global commodity prices and slower growth in its key economic partners. Fiscal accommodation, along with currency ad...
Volume/Issue: 2018/6
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Edward Gemayel
,
Lorraine Ocampos
,
Matteo Ghilardi
, and
James Aylward
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2018
ISBN: 9781484337165
Since 2014, large and persistent external shocks have hit the CCA region, particularly a slump in global commodity prices and slower growth in its key economic partners. Fiscal accommodation, along with currency ad...
Volume/Issue: 2018/78
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
March
2018
ISBN: 9781484347188
This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Pakistan. Pakistan's near-term outlook for economic growth is broadly favorable. Real GDP is expected to grow by 5.6 percent in FY2017/18, support...
Volume/Issue: 2018/78
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
March
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484347188.002
ISBN: 9781484347188
This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Pakistan. Pakistan's near-term outlook for economic growth is broadly favorable. Real GDP is expected to grow by 5.6 percent in FY2017/18, support...
Volume/Issue: 2018/78
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
March
2018
ISBN: 9781484347188
This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Pakistan. Pakistan's near-term outlook for economic growth is broadly favorable. Real GDP is expected to grow by 5.6 percent in FY2017/18, support...
Volume/Issue: 2018/78
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
March
2018
ISBN: 9781484347188
This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Pakistan. Pakistan's near-term outlook for economic growth is broadly favorable. Real GDP is expected to grow by 5.6 percent in FY2017/18, support...
Volume/Issue: 2018/78
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
March
2018
ISBN: 9781484347188
This paper discusses First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Pakistan. Pakistan's near-term outlook for economic growth is broadly favorable. Real GDP is expected to grow by 5.6 percent in FY2017/18, support...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Rising Challenges
The pursuit of multiple goals with public payrolls—often with limited success—has left several countries in the region with high wage bills at a time of heightened...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Comparison with Global Peers
Public wage bills in the MENAP region are higher than in other emerging market and developing economies (Figure 2.1).
1...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Management of public sector wage bills has emerged as an important policy challenge for the region. Reflecting legacies from the past—including the large role of the state—as well as considerable oil wealth...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Policy Objectives
Employment
In many areas of the MENAP region, high wage bills reflect the traditional role of the state as the employer of first reso...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Economic and social challenges have intensified across the Middle East and Central Asia. Despite a stronger global economy, the growth outlook for the region remains subdued (IMF 2017). Weak economic growth...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Public Service Delivery
Higher wage bills have on average not produced better service delivery, though public services are also affected by other considerations (Figures 4.1 and 4.2)...
Volume: 18
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484336731.087
ISBN: 9781484336731
Analysis of policies for managing public sector wage bills in the Middle East and Central Asia region. While some work has been done recently at the Fund on issues related to government employment and compensation,...
Volume: 18
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Analysis of policies for managing public sector wage bills in the Middle East and Central Asia region. While some work has been done recently at the Fund on issues related to government employment and compensation,...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Analysis of policies for managing public sector wage bills in the Middle East and Central Asia region. While some work has been done recently at the Fund on issues related to government employment and compensation,...
Volume/Issue: 2017/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309759
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Pakistan's outlook for economic growth is favorable. Real GDP is estimated at 5.3 percent in FY2016/17 and strengthening to 6 percent over the medium term on the ba...
Volume/Issue: 2017/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484309759.002
ISBN: 9781484309759
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Pakistan's outlook for economic growth is favorable. Real GDP is estimated at 5.3 percent in FY2016/17 and strengthening to 6 percent over the medium term on the ba...
Volume/Issue: 2017/213
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484309766.002
ISBN: 9781484309766
This Selected Issues paper provides an overview of social safety nets (SSNs) in Pakistan and uses a frontier analysis approach to assess their efficiency in reducing poverty and inequality. SSNs in Pakistan were si...
Volume/Issue: 2017/213
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309766
This Selected Issues paper provides an overview of social safety nets (SSNs) in Pakistan and uses a frontier analysis approach to assess their efficiency in reducing poverty and inequality. SSNs in Pakistan were si...
Volume/Issue: 2017/213
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309766
This Selected Issues paper provides an overview of social safety nets (SSNs) in Pakistan and uses a frontier analysis approach to assess their efficiency in reducing poverty and inequality. SSNs in Pakistan were si...
Volume/Issue: 2017/213
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309766
This Selected Issues paper provides an overview of social safety nets (SSNs) in Pakistan and uses a frontier analysis approach to assess their efficiency in reducing poverty and inequality. SSNs in Pakistan were si...
Volume/Issue: 2017/213
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309766
This Selected Issues paper provides an overview of social safety nets (SSNs) in Pakistan and uses a frontier analysis approach to assess their efficiency in reducing poverty and inequality. SSNs in Pakistan were si...
Volume/Issue: 2017/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309759
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Pakistan's outlook for economic growth is favorable. Real GDP is estimated at 5.3 percent in FY2016/17 and strengthening to 6 percent over the medium term on the ba...
Volume/Issue: 2017/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309759
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Pakistan's outlook for economic growth is favorable. Real GDP is estimated at 5.3 percent in FY2016/17 and strengthening to 6 percent over the medium term on the ba...
Volume/Issue: 2017/212
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
July
2017
ISBN: 9781484309759
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Pakistan's outlook for economic growth is favorable. Real GDP is estimated at 5.3 percent in FY2016/17 and strengthening to 6 percent over the medium term on the ba...
Volume/Issue: 2017/145
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
20
June
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484302996.002
ISBN: 9781484302996
This paper presents country experiences with reforms to strengthen regulatory oversight of the Islamic banking sector. Based on the selected country experiences, a number of important lessons and policy options can...
Volume/Issue: 2017/145
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
20
June
2017
ISBN: 9781484302996
This paper presents country experiences with reforms to strengthen regulatory oversight of the Islamic banking sector. Based on the selected country experiences, a number of important lessons and policy options can...
Volume/Issue: 2016/325
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
October
2016
ISBN: 9781475544183
This paper discusses Pakistan's Twelfth and Final Review Under the Extended Arrangement, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PCs), and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. The authorities...
Volume/Issue: 2016/325
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
October
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475544183.002
ISBN: 9781475544183
This paper discusses Pakistan's Twelfth and Final Review Under the Extended Arrangement, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PCs), and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. The authorities...
Volume/Issue: 2016/325
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
October
2016
ISBN: 9781475544183
This paper discusses Pakistan's Twelfth and Final Review Under the Extended Arrangement, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PCs), and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. The authorities...
Volume/Issue: 2016/325
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
October
2016
ISBN: 9781475544183
This paper discusses Pakistan's Twelfth and Final Review Under the Extended Arrangement, Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PCs), and Proposal for Post-Program Monitoring. The authorities...
Volume/Issue: 2016/179
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Serhan Cevik
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
26
August
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475530193.001
ISBN: 9781475530193
This paper estimates the magnitude and speed of tax pass-through across tobacco products at different price points in Pakistan by using a novel dataset of monthly observations on cigarette prices in 50 cities durin...
Volume/Issue: 2016/182
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Serhan Cevik
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
26
August
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475530506.001
ISBN: 9781475530506
Despite the significant progress in recent years, Pakistan's tax revenue remains low relative to
comparator countries and the tax effort expected for the country's level of development. In
light of the potential en...
Volume/Issue: 2016/179
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Serhan Cevik
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
26
August
2016
ISBN: 9781475530193
This paper estimates the magnitude and speed of tax pass-through across tobacco products at different price points in Pakistan by using a novel dataset of monthly observations on cigarette prices in 50 cities durin...
Volume/Issue: 2016/182
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Serhan Cevik
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
26
August
2016
ISBN: 9781475530506
Despite the significant progress in recent years, Pakistan's tax revenue remains low relative to
comparator countries and the tax effort expected for the country's level of development. In
light of the potential en...
Volume/Issue: 2016/207
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2016
ISBN: 9781498340953
This paper assesses El Salvador's capacity and options for upgrading its fiscal framework and attempts to take a fresh look at the 'growth puzzle' from a comparative perspective. The Hausmann's growth diagnostics a...
Volume/Issue: 2016/207
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498340953.002
ISBN: 9781498340953
This paper assesses El Salvador's capacity and options for upgrading its fiscal framework and attempts to take a fresh look at the 'growth puzzle' from a comparative perspective. The Hausmann's growth diagnostics a...
Volume/Issue: 2016/207
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2016
ISBN: 9781498340953
This paper assesses El Salvador's capacity and options for upgrading its fiscal framework and attempts to take a fresh look at the 'growth puzzle' from a comparative perspective. The Hausmann's growth diagnostics a...
Volume/Issue: 2016/207
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2016
ISBN: 9781498340953
This paper assesses El Salvador's capacity and options for upgrading its fiscal framework and attempts to take a fresh look at the 'growth puzzle' from a comparative perspective. The Hausmann's growth diagnostics a...
Volume/Issue: 2016/94
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
April
2016
ISBN: 9781475565706
This paper discusses economic performance status and policy developments of Pakistan. Amid setbacks to structural reform, the authorities have made substantial progress in restoring economic stability. Economic act...
Volume/Issue: 2016/94
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
April
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475565706.002
ISBN: 9781475565706
This paper discusses economic performance status and policy developments of Pakistan. Amid setbacks to structural reform, the authorities have made substantial progress in restoring economic stability. Economic act...
Volume/Issue: 2016/94
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
April
2016
ISBN: 9781475565706
This paper discusses economic performance status and policy developments of Pakistan. Amid setbacks to structural reform, the authorities have made substantial progress in restoring economic stability. Economic act...
Volume/Issue: 2016/94
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
April
2016
ISBN: 9781475565706
This paper discusses economic performance status and policy developments of Pakistan. Amid setbacks to structural reform, the authorities have made substantial progress in restoring economic stability. Economic act...
Volume/Issue: 2016/1
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513557007
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that starting from a difficult position in 2013, Pakistan has made substantial progress in reducing near-term economic vulnerabilities. Economic growth gradually increas...
Volume/Issue: 2016/1
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513557007
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that starting from a difficult position in 2013, Pakistan has made substantial progress in reducing near-term economic vulnerabilities. Economic growth gradually increas...
Volume/Issue: 2016/2
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513582412.002
ISBN: 9781513582412
This Selected Issues paper reviews Pakistan's tax regime, evaluates the level and composition of tax revenues, and estimates tax buoyancy and efficiency. Despite recent progress under the program, Pakistan's tax re...
Volume/Issue: 2016/1
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513557007.002
ISBN: 9781513557007
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that starting from a difficult position in 2013, Pakistan has made substantial progress in reducing near-term economic vulnerabilities. Economic growth gradually increas...
Volume/Issue: 2016/2
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513582412
This Selected Issues paper reviews Pakistan's tax regime, evaluates the level and composition of tax revenues, and estimates tax buoyancy and efficiency. Despite recent progress under the program, Pakistan's tax re...
Volume/Issue: 2016/2
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513582412
This Selected Issues paper reviews Pakistan's tax regime, evaluates the level and composition of tax revenues, and estimates tax buoyancy and efficiency. Despite recent progress under the program, Pakistan's tax re...
Volume/Issue: 2016/2
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513582412
This Selected Issues paper reviews Pakistan's tax regime, evaluates the level and composition of tax revenues, and estimates tax buoyancy and efficiency. Despite recent progress under the program, Pakistan's tax re...
Volume/Issue: 2016/1
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513557007
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that starting from a difficult position in 2013, Pakistan has made substantial progress in reducing near-term economic vulnerabilities. Economic growth gradually increas...
Volume/Issue: 2016/1
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513557007
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that starting from a difficult position in 2013, Pakistan has made substantial progress in reducing near-term economic vulnerabilities. Economic growth gradually increas...
Volume/Issue: 2016/1
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
12
January
2016
ISBN: 9781513557007
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that starting from a difficult position in 2013, Pakistan has made substantial progress in reducing near-term economic vulnerabilities. Economic growth gradually increas...
Volume/Issue: 2015/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
October
2015
ISBN: 9781513548968
This paper discusses Pakistan's Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PC). Two end-June 2015 quantitative PCs and three indicative targets we...
Volume/Issue: 2015/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
October
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513548968.002
ISBN: 9781513548968
This paper discusses Pakistan's Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PC). Two end-June 2015 quantitative PCs and three indicative targets we...
Volume/Issue: 2015/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
October
2015
ISBN: 9781513548968
This paper discusses Pakistan's Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PC). Two end-June 2015 quantitative PCs and three indicative targets we...
Volume/Issue: 2015/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
October
2015
ISBN: 9781513548968
This paper discusses Pakistan's Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria (PC). Two end-June 2015 quantitative PCs and three indicative targets we...
Volume/Issue: 2015/16
Series: Staff Discussion Notes
Author(s):
Mario Mansour
,
Pritha Mitra
,
Carlo Sdralevich
, and
Andrew Jewell
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
September
2015
Language: Arabic
ISBN: 9781513552255
Fairness - and what governments can do about it - is at the forefront of economic and social debate all over the world. In MENA, this has been at the core of recent political transitions but has not been adequately...
Volume/Issue: 2015/16
Series: Staff Discussion Notes
Author(s):
Mario Mansour
,
Pritha Mitra
,
Carlo Sdralevich
, and
Andrew Jewell
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
September
2015
Language: Arabic
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513552255.006
ISBN: 9781513552255
Fairness - and what governments can do about it - is at the forefront of economic and social debate all over the world. In MENA, this has been at the core of recent political transitions but has not been adequately...
Volume/Issue: 2015/162
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
July
2015
ISBN: 9781513590073
This paper discusses Pakistan's Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria (PCs). All end-March 2015 quantitative PCs were achieved, as well as the indicative target (IT)...
Volume/Issue: 2015/162
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
July
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513590073.002
ISBN: 9781513590073
This paper discusses Pakistan's Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria (PCs). All end-March 2015 quantitative PCs were achieved, as well as the indicative target (IT)...
Volume/Issue: 2015/162
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
July
2015
ISBN: 9781513590073
This paper discusses Pakistan's Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria (PCs). All end-March 2015 quantitative PCs were achieved, as well as the indicative target (IT)...
Volume/Issue: 2015/162
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
July
2015
ISBN: 9781513590073
This paper discusses Pakistan's Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria (PCs). All end-March 2015 quantitative PCs were achieved, as well as the indicative target (IT)...
Volume/Issue: 2015/162
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
02
July
2015
ISBN: 9781513590073
This paper discusses Pakistan's Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Modification of Performance Criteria (PCs). All end-March 2015 quantitative PCs were achieved, as well as the indicative target (IT)...
Volume/Issue: 2015/127
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Eugenio Cerutti
,
Stijn Claessens
, and
Damien Puy
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
June
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513526638.001
ISBN: 9781513526638
This paper analyzes the behavior of gross capital inflows across 34 emerging markets (EMs).
We first confirm that aggregate inflows to EMs co-move considerably. We then report three
findings: (i) the aggregate co-m...
Volume/Issue: 2015/127
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Eugenio Cerutti
,
Stijn Claessens
, and
Damien Puy
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
June
2015
ISBN: 9781513526638
This paper analyzes the behavior of gross capital inflows across 34 emerging markets (EMs).
We first confirm that aggregate inflows to EMs co-move considerably. We then report three
findings: (i) the aggregate co-m...
Volume/Issue: 2015/105
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
David Coady
,
Ian Parry
,
Louis Sears
, and
Baoping Shang
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
18
May
2015
ISBN: 9781513532196
This paper provides a comprehensive, updated picture of energy subsidies at the global and regional levels. It focuses on the broad notion of post-tax energy subsidies, which arise when consumer prices are below su...
Volume/Issue: 2015/105
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
David Coady
,
Ian Parry
,
Louis Sears
, and
Baoping Shang
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
18
May
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513532196.001
ISBN: 9781513532196
This paper provides a comprehensive, updated picture of energy subsidies at the global and regional levels. It focuses on the broad notion of post-tax energy subsidies, which arise when consumer prices are below su...
Volume/Issue: 2015/96
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
April
2015
ISBN: 9781484321287
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF): A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on Septembe...
Volume/Issue: 2015/96
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
April
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484321287.002
ISBN: 9781484321287
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF): A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on Septembe...
Volume/Issue: 2015/96
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
April
2015
ISBN: 9781484321287
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF): A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on Septembe...
Volume/Issue: 2015/96
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
April
2015
ISBN: 9781484321287
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF): A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on Septembe...
Volume/Issue: 2015/96
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
April
2015
ISBN: 9781484321287
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF): A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on Septembe...
Volume/Issue: 2015/41
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Moazzam Farooq
, and
Sajjad Zaheer
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
26
February
2015
ISBN: 9781484380628
Rapid growth of Islamic banking in developing countries is accompanied with claims about its relative resilience to financial crises as compared to conventional banking. However, little empirical evidence is availa...
Volume/Issue: 2015/41
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Moazzam Farooq
, and
Sajjad Zaheer
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
26
February
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484380628.001
ISBN: 9781484380628
Rapid growth of Islamic banking in developing countries is accompanied with claims about its relative resilience to financial crises as compared to conventional banking. However, little empirical evidence is availa...
Volume/Issue: 2014/357
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
December
2014
ISBN: 9781498359160
A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2013 and the third review was completed on June 27, 2014, with a total of...
Volume/Issue: 2014/357
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
December
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498359160.002
ISBN: 9781498359160
A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2013 and the third review was completed on June 27, 2014, with a total of...
Volume/Issue: 2014/357
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
December
2014
ISBN: 9781498359160
A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2013 and the third review was completed on June 27, 2014, with a total of...
Volume/Issue: 2014/357
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
December
2014
ISBN: 9781498359160
A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2013 and the third review was completed on June 27, 2014, with a total of...
Volume/Issue: 2014/357
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
December
2014
ISBN: 9781498359160
A 36 month, SDR 4,393 million (425 percent of quota) Extended Arrangement under the EFF was approved by the Executive Board on September 4, 2013 and the third review was completed on June 27, 2014, with a total of...